Food Truck Holiday Catering in Santa Barbara
Best Catering Expertise
By managing food truck daily life from event booking, to online ordering and catering we have cultivated an intimate relationship with great vendors throughout the country and know exactly which truck(s) will suit your needs, from a small neighborhood party to massive corporate events.
- Cities
- 1900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Parties in Santa Barbara
From sunset birthdays on East Beach to graduation blow-outs near UCSB, Santa Barbara parties are all about gorgeous views, relaxed vibes, and unforgettable bites. When you need crowd-pleasing food without the stress, skip the traditional caterer and book a food truck instead. Best Food Trucks is the local expert in food truck catering for parties in Santa Barbara, bringing you top-rated mobile kitchens that roll up, serve fast, and roll out without leaving a mess in your backyard or on State Street.
Our hand-picked lineup features some of the Central Coast’s most talked-about trucks. Craving tacos after a paddleboard session? Tacos Pipeye dishes out authentic Mexican street favorites that pair perfectly with a cold cerveza. Want a taste of Latin fusion worthy of the Funk Zone? Maravilla Latin Cuisine layers bold flavors inspired by the entire Americas. For crisp shells packed with local produce, invite Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen. And if your party dreams of crunchy fried chicken sliders and creative vegan bites, Yummy Bird never disappoints.
Booking is simple: choose the truck, lock in your party time, and let Best Food Trucks handle permits, parking logistics, and on-site service. You get more room for cornhole on the Riviera lawn, zero kitchen cleanup, and nonstop compliments about “the best party food in Santa Barbara.” Reserve your food truck catering today and taste why locals trust Best Food Trucks for every celebration from Goleta to Carpinteria!
Skip the line—keep your Santa Barbara party on beach time!
Whether you’re throwing a sunset soirée on Butterfly Beach or a backyard bash under the Riviera lights, nothing kills the vibe faster than a long food line. Best Food Trucks solves that with our cutting-edge online ordering system built for food truck catering for parties in Santa Barbara. Guests simply scan a QR code, order from their phones, then keep mingling while they wait for a text that their tri-tip taco or vegan banh mi is ready.
Planning a surf-to-turf menu for an after-session hang at Leadbetter? Send a pre-order link with your invites so friends can lock in a pick-up time before the first song on your playlist even drops. Hosting a milestone birthday in Montecito? Schedule staggered pick-ups so Grandma gets her grilled shrimp at 6:00 PM sharp and the UCSB crew can grab late-night sliders after the cake is cut.
Online ordering keeps the focus where it belongs—on your party—not on a queue. No clipboards, no cash boxes, no shouting names over crashing waves. Just seamless food truck catering in Santa Barbara, exceptional eats, and zero extra work for you.
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Our features
Streamlined Requests
With our quick and simple online catering form, you can request food trucks for your next event in a matter of minutes, specifying your guest count, budget and dates.
Choose Your Favorites
After you submit a catering request to us, our team will check availability for you and send over a list of amazing food truck menus to browse through (try not to drool).
Simplified Payments
Once you've decided on which truck you'd like to book, confirming them is as easy as clicking a button. All payments are handled securely on our website for ease of booking.
Pre-Ordering
If your meal time is limited, our staff will work with you to coordinate an online pre-order system where meals are predetermined and handed out hot during service.
Support Team
Our dedicated support team will be with you every step of the way from planning to organizing to grubbing your little heart out. With every event you'll have a dedicated member of our team available in case anything should arise.
Corporate Portal
With customizable features, executives can set up their own account, add a credit card and let their employees order as they want from the food truck or set spending limits.
They talk about us
4.64 (161,607 reviews)
Deanna K.
19 July 2023
Process was super easy with the website. The food truck crew was friendly and efficient and the food was amazing!!!!! Would recommend 10/10.
Maggie J.
15 September 2025
The food was fantastic and HUGE! It was a big hit. Excellent communication from the trunk owner. Small hiccups that were professional handled.
Alice A.
9 September 2025
Absolutely perfect and délicious!!!
Staci F.
13 August 2025
We had the best experience and my daughter‘s first birthday having Jeet as our Food Truck everybody raved about the food and we truly enjoy the experience!!
Jessica A.
12 August 2025
The team with Alabama Ali’s was amazing! They were on time, friendly and added a wonderful touch to our event! Also, the food was absolutely delicious!
Soraya G.
5 August 2025
Food was delicious and the staff was AWESOME!!!
Julie W.
5 August 2025
It was perfect! Food was excellent and the ordering process for a group of 100 was amazing! Everyone loved it!
MARGARET M.
24 July 2025
Food was amazing! Owners and staff really have a heart for service. All my guests raved about every item on the menu. Bananas Foster Plaintains were excellent and something no one had ever had.
Pratima D.
22 July 2025
The food was delicious!! And the quantity was better than I expected so guests were definitely full! I didn't give it 5 stars because even with the guest total known, some people were waiting between 30-50 minutes for the food. Luckily, we had enough time at the event and my friends were easy going about it so it was ok. Also, the main chef had a teenager it seemed helping him and she was very quickly overwhelmed and obviously unhappy so it made for a potentially unpleasant experience but as I said, my dear friends were super understanding and the food tasted GREAT so it didn't become a point of disappointment.
Ashleigh B.
16 July 2025
&Lobster was a huge hit with both kids and adults! Very quick, guests didn’t need to wait long, and all asked me how they could book a food truck! Highly recommend
